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Luiz Borges
December 28, 1932 - March 14, 2021
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On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Mr. Luiz de Medeiros Borges of Osoyoos passed away suddenly at home at the age of 88 years.
He was predeceased by his father Manuel de Medeiros Borges; mother Maria da Conceicao de Sousa and brother Denis Antonio Borges.
Luiz will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife Helena; son Roger (Christine); daughter Yvette; grandchildren Evan, Ceanna and Jacob; sisters Lidia Borges, Solome (Manuel) Costa, Natalia Raposo; brother Avelino (Ermelida) Borges; sisters Angelina (Fernando) Carreiro, Lucrecia Muniz, Leona (Joe) Gaspar as well as many nieces and nephews.
Luiz immigrated to Canada in 1956 and worked as a farm labourer from 1956 – 1957. Then with the CPRail in Beaverdell from 1959 to 1963. He would come to Osoyoos on weekends and work for Mr. Joe Fernandes. While working for Mr. Fernandes he met and fell in love with the boss’s daughter, Helena and they married in 1964. They were the first Portuguese couple to marry in Osoyoos.
He purchased his first farm in 1964 near the US border, later purchased his father-in-law’s east bench farms in 1966. Luiz was an orchardist for the rest of his life and never retired. He enjoyed getting to know all of his seasonal workers, treating them with respect and receiving that respect back making for some life long friendships. They would return year after year even if just for a visit.
Luiz never missed a 649 and Lotto Max draw ever. He enjoyed drinking his homemade wine and watching cowboy movies during the winter months. He loved picking peaches as well as giving fruit to friends and others in the community. Loved sharing old stories with friends and family. He also loved dancing at family parties, was the life of the party with some interesting dance moves. Luiz was a real Genuine Soul, down to earth, kind hearted loving man. He will be truly missed to all that knew and loved him.
A private small family funeral is planned due to restrictions.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite #200-885 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1N5 or https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
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From: Helga Schneider
Sincere condolences to Yvette and the entire family on your loss.
From: Sébastien Leblanc
Relation: Been a farm worker in his orchards.
My sincere condolence to Helen, Yvette, Roger and all of Luiz’s family. The years I have worked for Luiz are filled with warming memories that will last a lifetime. His unforgettable quotes, glasses of wine we shared, and images of him driving his old blue truck will always be remembered. Luiz thank you for everything and I hope there is some good wine and peaches to pick up there. Rest in peace good man.
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
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Donations are gratefully accepted for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite #200-885 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1N5 or https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
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